The bell was a replica given to South Carolina by the U.S. government and now sits on the statehouse grounds in Columbia. The event seen here was part of a national campaign promoting U.S. Savings Bonds.
This image is looking south on Main and the Coca-Cola sign at left is near the intersection of Arch and Main streets.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio via The Lancaster Archive)
Models show off the latest Jantzen swimwear during a Belk's fashion show at Lancaster High School on April 4, 1956.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
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Purchasing a colored phone back then was a big deal and so was getting a second phone for the kitchen (See the marketing poster at bottom left).
The Home Show was an opportunity for locals to view the latest products from businesses like Friedman's Jewelers, BC Moore, and Belk.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Kilburnie looked a little different back in 1984 when it was downtown.
Here, a yard sale gets underway in an effort to raise funds to save the house.
If you look closely, there's a No Trespassing sign on the left column.
After being moved and fully restored, Kilburnie the Inn at Craig Farm has welcomed guests from all over the world.
(Photo by The Lancaster News via The Lancaster Archive)
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The Mullis Brothers parade entry heads up Main St. during the 1961 Christmas Parade.
Taking a look at the kid in the back window at left, we're thinking he's not sure what is going on! A fun time though for sure.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Who's ready for candy?
Children and adults wait for the start of The Lancaster Christmas Parade in 1960.
Kids often moved to the front of the line in hopes of getting candy, which was thrown from floats during the parade.
See below for cropped versions, making it easier to see faces.
(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Editor's Note: Thanks to Mary Lee Barton for naming some of the people in this photograph.
"I see Harry Melton and his boys. Bernice is standing behind them.
On down the line is Betty Ross Hinson Carter and her mother Trudy Hinson. Then down the line is Karen Kirk Hatcher sitting and her mother Grace Kirk standing behind her. Great memories."
Sarah Deese Funderburk also added:
"Lynette and Arlene Lawson center front seated."
Children wait for the Lancaster Christmas Parade to start in Dec. of 1959 on Main St.
Many children flocked to the front of the line to get a clear view and have a better chance of catching candy from people in the parade.
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(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Miss Heath Springs, Patricia Cauthen Ussery, is seen in the Lancaster Christmas Parade as the Heath Springs High School cheerleaders and band follow behind in 1964.
Look closely and you'll see people in the windows above.
Playing at the Parr Theater was Youngblood Hawke.
Do you see Harper's Five & Dime?
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Contestants in the Miss Lancaster Pageant pose for a group photo in 1964. See anyone you know?
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Central School students wait for their turn to be a part of the May Day program in 1951.
May Day traces back to a European tradition, marking the beginning of summer.
It is traditionally celebrated about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.
View more versions of this image in the next entry below.
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(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive)
Continuing from the above entry, here are a couple of other versions of the Central School May Day Celebration. See anyone you know?
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The store was located on Main St. at the Arch St. intersection. A closer look at bottom left shows a Cub Scouts troop walking in the parade.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
Cowboys ride down Main St., heading north, during the annual Christmas parade on Nov. 26, 1966.
Western Auto, Belk and Friedman's Jewelers are just a few of the stores that can be seen in this classic image.
What's your favorite memory from going to parades?
(Photo by Lee Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
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Children gather at Midway Theater for a portrait on June 13, 1955. It was free movie day at the cinema, which was located on S. York St.
Movie posters can be seen in the image, including Crashout, Revenge of the Creature and Killers.
(Photo by Lavoy Studio/The Lancaster Archive/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
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